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OWP 782L

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,598 mi
Last recorded1,598 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWP 782L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2008 1,598 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 61,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

tested vehicle in wet

Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,888 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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OWP 782L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWP 782L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWP 782L registered?

OWP 782L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OWP 782L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWP 782L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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